Economics, Minor

The Economics Department offers a minor in Economics which requires completion of 20 credits of departmental courses, including12 credits of electives. A minimum 2.0 grade point average is required. Any student interested in an Economics minor should consult with a faculty member in the Economics Department. All 300+ economics courses (ECON) have either ECON 103 or ECON 181 as a pre-req.

Minor Requirements: 20 Credits

Take the Following: 8 Credits

ECON 103 - Economics of Social Issues 4 credit(s)
OR ECON 181 - Introduction to Business Economics 4 credit(s)

Note: ECON 101 or ECON 102 may substitute for either ECON 103 or ECON 181
ECON 327 - Economics Consumers Producers Govrnments 4 credit(s)
OR ECON 328 - Macroeconomics Found Govt/Cntrl Bank Policy 4 credit(s)

Electives: 12 Credits

Economics Electives: 12 credits with a minimum of 4 credits at 300+ level.

Program Learning Outcomes

A successful graduate with an economics minor will be able to:

read and understand standard textbooks and general publications covering economic topics
write essays, short papers or major research papers in a clear and concise fashion, with emphasis on content, style, and analytical rigor
organize and present ideas and information orally as part of a team and as a sole presenter
use data and statistics to understand and to analyze relevant problems
use contemporary information technology effectively, including the library, Internet and computer software applications
design and carry out independent and collaborative projects